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  • AI for Research Writing

Focus on Language courses are designed for university students, global scholars, and educators at all stages of the academic trajectory. Find the course that fits your academic and career goals!

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  • Popular AI Tools for Educators in Multilingual Contexts

  • AI for Language Teaching and Learning

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Meet the Instructor

Dr. Marinka Swift is a linguist and language education consultant specializing in professional English development for international educators and scholars.

Recent Work:

  • Curriculum designer for UC Davis's Bolashak Scholars Program, supporting Kazakh educators in developing professional English competencies

  • Director of Research Operations, University of Denver Interdisciplinary Research Institute for the Study of (In)Equality (IRISE)

  • Creator of professional development programs on AI integration in higher education

Academic Background:

  • PhD in Linguistics (Second Language Acquisition), UC Davis

  • $150,000 NEH grant coordinator and Co-PI for research on an interdisciplinary curricular initiative

  • Forthcoming book chapter on raciolinguistic ideologies

  • 15+ years teaching and designing curricula for multilingual learners

Why This Matters for You: Dr. Swift combines rigorous research with practical teaching experience. She understands the unique pressures international scholars face because she's worked with hundreds of educators navigating academic careers in English while honoring their multilingual identities and expertise.